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'M--4--. ,..., ..a. . , . A . Construction on the Kimbel Library began dur- ing the 1976-77 school year, with a projected com- pletion date of August-September 1977. Students in the Academic and Administration buildings took notes to the accompaniment of bulldozers and chamsaws as the new library began to become a reality The real work was com leted over the sum fall the building was almost finished. Classes were held on the second floor while finishing touches were added to the actual library. A cover story in Coast magazine related the progress of construction and the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kimbel, for whom the building would be named. October found the library staff ready to make their move to new headquarters. Tens of thousands of books had to be moved, and Coastal students came out in numbers to help the staff with its trans- ition The move resulted in a lot of hard work, but also a lot of fun, for those who participated. Students soon found that their intentions had . I P - mer and when students returned to Coastal in the 5 2 2 5 better be honorable when checking out books from the new library. Security devices were implemented to detect whether books were being illegally removed from the premises, in a system much like that used at airports to detect firearms. On November 15, 1977, the Kimbel Library was formally dedicated in a ceremony held on the grounds in front of the building. President Holder- man was in attendance to give a short speech. Music was provided by Carolyn Cox, who sang The Star-Spangled Banner. With the assistance of Dr. Singlton and SGA President Robert Drda, Mr. and Mrs. Kimbel cut the ribbons to officially open the library. A reception followed in the new building, which was now officially open for business. In a fitting ending to the festivities, the Kimbels continued their generosity by donating one million dollars to be used in the construction of a new auditorium for Coastal. Kimbel L b Pr 5
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KIMBE LIBRARY F rom Ground Breaking To Dedication William and Maude Kimbel prepare to cut the ribbon to open Coastal's new est edifice. 24 K rr-bel Library
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